ringle
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Verb — To put a ring through the nose of an animal, especially a pig, to stop it from digging.
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Etymology
Formed from "ring" plus the small-action suffix "-le."
Full origin of ringle →Frequently asked questions
What does “ringle” mean?
The word “ringle” means to put a ring through the nose of an animal, especially a pig, to stop it from digging. In plain terms, a farming term for fitting an animal with a nose ring.
How do you pronounce “ringle”?
“Ringle” is pronounced rihnggl (/ɹɪŋɡl̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “ringle” in a sentence?
Here is “ringle” used in a sentence: “Farmers used to ringle their pigs to keep them from rooting up the field.”
What part of speech is “ringle”?
“Ringle” is a verb.